History Of Bellvevue Park

The park was extensively re-furbished to it's original condition (Edwardian Period) partly funded by the Heritage Lottery, Urban parks Project, Welsh Development Agency and European Regional Development Fund and opened in June 2000. Landscaped Parkland
The park contains a large number of mature trees which make up the shaded lime avenues that radiate from the bandstand area. There are also areas of new tree planting and ornamental shrub beds which were recently replenished as part of the Heritage Lottery re-furbishments. A landscaped rockery containing plants from the Edwardian period leads up to the to bowling greens.

A network of gently curving pathways lead you through the park which, in the evening, are lit by period lampstands providing a pleasant walk through the park. The paths lead up to a natural view point of Wrexham town including splendid views of the Parish Church and the surrounding hills. There is also a newly landscaped sensory garden at the entrance to the park by the statue of Queen Victoria.

Children's Play Areas
The park has play provision for Toddlers and Juniors alike. The areas are fenced to prevent access by dogs and rubber safer surface is provided beneath the play equipment. The play areas were constructed as part of the Heritage Lottery re-furbishment program which was completed in June 2000.

Bowling Green
The two bowling greens are extremely popular, and are a popular venue for inter-county matches. Members of the public can play bowls on the greens.

Tennis Courts
There are three pernament bitumen macadam tennis courts in the park with provision for a further two courts during busy periods. There is no charge for use of the courts.

Basketball Court
There is a permanent basketball court marked out on a bitumen macadam court.
Car Parking
There are facilities for disabled persons to park their cars outside the community centre.
Toilet facilities are provided for all visitors.
Bandstand
The original bandstand set in a natural amphitheatre is lit in the evenings and is used for a program of concerts and bands throughout the summer to cater for all tastes of music. Information about the Belle vue music events program is available on this web site or on banners located on the park entrance gates.

Annual Events & Summer Activity Program
Events and activities for all ages are organised by the Park Development Officer throughout the year. For information on the program of these events & activities please contact the Park Development Officer on 01978 264150. (Warden's Office next to bowling pavilion) Information is also available in the Countryside Event Leaflet and on this web site.

Historical Context
In the late 19th century requirements for a park were identified, although it was not until 1906 that the location of 'The Parciau' was finally secured as an add on to the existing Ruabon Road cemetery site. It was designed to commemorate the Jubilee Year of the incorporation of Wrexham. The Parciau was developed from 1910 with the entrance gates and lodge being provided by public subscriptions. The Queen Victoria Statue was moved from the centre of town in the 1920's to a location next to the pavilion. The pavilion was converted in the 1970's to provide a Community Centre. During the Second World War the Parciau was turned over for the production of food to supply school canteens. The Bandstand which is built in it's own natural amphitheatre was often used for Sunday Brass Concerts, but by the late 1960's had become disused, unsafe and was nearly demolished, however, it was refurbished in 1973.

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